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6spdcamaro · #11 03-18-2010, 02:15 PM

Thanks for all the compliments everybody. I love the point the cars at now because its all coming together. A little bit off work leads to a lot of visual progress.

Roof is on. I welded the front/back and the where it meets the quarter but used 3M body panel glue in the drip rails to keep it clean. It came out really well.

Good visual on the cage fitment with the roof on.

LS1 6-speed from an 04 GTO. Came with 35000 miles on it. Cleveland pick apart sells a really complete package. It made the LS conversion really cheap. You couldn't build a cast iron small block for this price and it bolts in to the Detroit speed frame like it was made for it.
All i had to do was bolt on a stock F-body oil pan, and a VA AC compressor and it fits fine.

chevyhector · #12 03-18-2010, 03:06 PM

This is such a great thread ! My son and myself are currently modifying our 68. he is 14 and loves to work on cars as you do ! Keep un the great work, remember these are memories that will last a lifetime !

6spdcamaro · #13 03-18-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyhector

This is such a great thread ! My son and myself are currently modifying our 68. he is 14 and loves to work on cars as you do ! Keep un the great work, remember these are memories that will last a lifetime !

This is by far the coolest experience i've ever had. There is nothing that could replace the amount we will learn working on it together.

6spdcamaro · #14 03-19-2010, 07:43 PM

The rear is done and powdercoated. The stange axles and center is on order. It should be here in a week or two.

We made a crossmember out of some rectangular tube and flatbar.

We also got the DSE subframe connectors done. When the car goes on the rotisserie we'll finish the welding

The engine is in the subframe and the american racing headers are in. It's so much more gratifying when you pay for the parts yourself. The f-body oil pan and pickup tube were also need for it to fit.

amazing ground clearance

And no i'm not running the skinnies... Those are the only wheels we have that clear the spindle lol

6spdcamaro · #15 03-19-2010, 07:49 PM

I also got new seats from the junkyard. They are from a 91 honda prelude.......

But they are really supportive and have adjustable side bolsters.

This gives you a better idea of how well the cage fits and how large the side bolsters are. I know the seats are kinda funky looking, but they're cheap

And the stock GTO shifter is in the perfect position. We got lucky on that one

**tones2SS** · #16 03-20-2010, 09:17 AM

Awesome Ken. She's moving right along.

Is that your dad's truck in one of those pics? That white "old school" ice cream truck? Looks pretty cool.

6spdcamaro · #17 03-20-2010, 12:56 PM

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Awesome Ken. She's moving right along.

Is that your dad's truck in one of those pics? That white "old school" ice cream truck? Looks pretty cool.

Yep. Its got a 79 transam front clip so it handles alright.... for an ice cream truck.

nvr2fst · #18 03-20-2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spdcamaro

This is by far the coolest experience i've ever had. There is nothing that could replace the time together or the amount he will learn working on it together.

Great build thread

**tones2SS** · #19 03-20-2010, 02:47 PM

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Yep. blown 516 makes about 700hp. Its got a 79 transam front clip so it handles alright.... for an ice cream truck.

Very nice.

6spdcamaro · #20 03-20-2010, 08:04 PM

The car is on the rotisserie so now its a bunch of detail work.

Once everything is welded solid and wire wheeled clean of rust, we'll seam seal everything and undercoat it. Than begins the body work.......